Developed in 2018 by MyMicrobiome AG, MyMicrobiome Standard 18.10 is one of six standards, with each standard testing for application on different body areas.

In 2019 the first Microbiome-friendly certified products reached the German market.

Located in Liechtenstein, MyMicrobiome AG carries out tests according to MyMicrobiome Standards in ISO certified laboratories in Germany.

The microbiome is considered to be important to human health. It represents the total amount of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi) living on and in our body. Microbiome is often destroyed by several factors, such as antibiotics, poor diet, and skincare products that strip the surface of the dermis, thereby removing the healthy bacteria required to maintain clear, healthy skin. If there is no robust microbiome, unwanted organisms can colonise on the skin, leading to skin conditions.

Codex Beauty CEO Barb Paldus said: “As we use more and more products every day, and become more aware of their impact on the skin microbiome, the beauty industry needs a meaningful standard by which to assure customers that the products they use will not significantly alter or impact their microbiome, thereby leading to longer term skin problems. Codex Beauty is excited to partner with MyMicrobiome to demonstrate that our products are designed to be microbiome friendly.”